Top 10 Countries With the Highest Rape Crime in the World

South Africa - It has the highest rate of reported rape cases in the world. In 2020, over 42,000 cases were reported, with many more going unreported due to social stigma and a lack of trust in the justice system.

Botswana - Rape is a major issue in Botswana, with a reported rate of 92.9 cases per 100,000 people in 2020.

Lesotho - Lesotho has a rape rate of 82.7 cases per 100,000 people, making it one of the countries with the highest rates of reported rape in the world.

Sweden - With a rape rate of 63.5 cases per 100,000 people in 2020, Sweden has one of the highest rates of reported rape in Europe.

United States - According to data from the US Department of Justice, there were 431,000 reported cases of rape or sexual assault in 2019, with a rate of 132.8 cases per 100,000 people.

Norway - Norway has a rape rate of 47.6 cases per 100,000 people, making it one of the countries with the highest rates of reported rape in Europe.

Canada - In 2020, Canada reported a rate of 38.6 cases of sexual assault per 100,000 people.

Australia - According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there were 25,307 victims of sexual assault reported in Australia in 2020, with a rate of 98.6 victims per 100,000 people.

Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe has a reported rape rate of 43.5 cases per 100,000 people, with many cases going unreported due to social stigma and a lack of trust in the justice system.

France - In 2020, France reported a rate of 32.2 cases of sexual assault per 100,000 people.

It is important to note that reported rape rates can vary widely depending on factors such as reporting practices, cultural attitudes, and government transparency. It is also worth noting that many rapes go unreported in all countries, so the actual rates may be much higher than those reported.